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An in-depth look at equipment used in the quarry
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Maximum returns
Geophysical ground exploration techniques could give a clearer view of a prospective aggregates resource and the cost of extracting it without lifting any turf. Claire Symes reports .. Read more..
High demand
Call for new crushing equipment is almost as high as the demand for higher quality aggregates from customers. Claire Symes reports Europe's crushing and screening sector has been valued.. Read more..
Supply chain solution
Tyre shortages have been a serious issue for quarry operators for some time and with no quick fix on the horizon, fitting of tyre protection chains could provide the answer Bridgestone'.. Read more..
Going with the flow
Many quarry operators opt for pumps with long-used designs rather than looking for newer alternatives that could offer cost and efficiency savings. Claire Symes reports Limited access t.. Read more..
Conveying the cost benefit
With the price of fuel continuing to rise across Europe, quarry operators are turning to conveyors as a more cost effective hauling option. Claire Symes reports.. Read more..
Making the grade
Demand for more capacity, lower operating costs and easier maintenance is driving development in the screening sector. Claire Symes reports .. Read more..
Economies of scale
Having the right quality rock - at the right price - are the two main drivers of the global aggregates business. Metso Minerals' Jarmo Eloranta takes a look at the importance of crushing circu.. Read more..
Maximum extraction
Excavators have long been used for loading operations in aggregate extraction but with ever more quarries looking for an alternative to drill and blast, their role in production is increasing. Cla.. Read more..
Making the break
Developments in hydraulic breaker technology means the latest units offer better reliability and more power than ever before. ABE looks at how these changes are influencing the European quarrying se.. Read more..
Adding wheeled performance
The wheeled loader is the quarry workhorse with a key role in most operations but selecting the right machine for the application can affect overall productivity and efficiency. Claire Symes reports.. Read more..
